ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jaelyn Gimenez

Jaelyn Gimenez (17) is a sophomore for the Hoke County girls’ soccer team.

The Bucks went 2-1 last week to improve to 2-4-2 on the season. They posted wins over Scotland and Red Springs. Hoke beat the Scots by an 11-2 score, recording their highest goal output in 13 seasons.

Gimenez led the way, netting five goals in the game in eight shots. She added another goal the next day, in a 2-0 win over Red Springs.

For the season, Gimenez leads the team in goals, averaging one per game.